Bought a car a few hours away? Skip the transport quote.
You found the car in Phoenix, Vegas, Bakersfield or up the coast. Auto transport brokers quote $500–$900 for a short interstate run, then you wait days for a truck with room and hope the pickup window holds. A car hauler is $130 for the day — $160 for the heavy-duty one — and you leave when you feel like it.
| Auto transport broker | Rent a car hauler | |
|---|---|---|
| Southern CA regional run | $400–$700 | $130–$160 per day |
| Timing | 2–7 day pickup window | You leave when you want |
| Who handles your car | A stranger | You |
| Multi-day trip | Same quote | $125/day at the 3+ day rate |
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Straight answers
How much does it cost to ship a car in California?
Regional Southern California transport typically quotes $400–$700 depending on distance and vehicle, with a multi-day pickup window. Renting a car hauler is $130–$160 per day, or $125/day at the 3+ day rate for a longer round trip.
Can I take a rented trailer out of state?
Yes — rentals are booked by the day, so a two or three day round trip to Phoenix or Vegas is priced at the multi-day rate. Just have it back on time.
What if the car I bought does not run?
Our car haulers list a winch in their included equipment, and the tilt beds drop flat to the ground, which is how most non-runners get loaded.
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